AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada

Research Grant & Award Application/Submission Request Form

Candidate/Researcher Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______Cell: ______

Email: ______

Institution Name (Required): ______

(If an individual applies for a grant, they must be affiliated with an approved institution.)

Project Supervisor: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______Cell: ______

Email: ______

Research Project Name: ______

Research Type: ______

□Basic□Applied□Primary□Secondary

□Qualitative□Quantitative

□New Application□Re-Submission

Research Project Abstract

Structured Summary: The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada is accountable to its donors and the public at large and as such a structured lay summary is required for communication purposes. Please provide a summary of your research project, using the sub-headings below, describing how the proposed research is relevant to the objectives of AFP’s Research Program.

a)Brief background of issue outlining the research need, and reviewing any relevant existing literature.

b)Objective of the research proposal, including any anticipated benefits of the study and quantifies them if possible.

c)Brief description of research project and methodology including size of sample to be studied, time frame.

d)Relevance to Philanthropy, Fundraising or Fundraising Profession. Please indicate how the project supports the goals of the AFP Research Council. Include a plan for the dissemination of research results.

e)Budget (includes revenues from all sources both projected and confirmed and expenses including gift-in-kind). Please indicate the particular project costs that the grant will support and note whether you would be able to conduct this research if awarded partial funding of project costs. (Note: Because grant funds are limited, AFP’s Grant Committee has a policy of paying direct costs only.)

f)Researcher background and history

g)Include a letter from a cooperating nonprofit organization executive documenting permission of the nonprofit to carry out the project. General letters of endorsement are neither required nor desired.

h)Ethics sign off

I, ______, confirm that this application conforms to all relevant aspects of AFP’s Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, the Donor Bill of Rights and all ethical principles outlined in section 5c of the Research Awards and Grant Criteria Guide.

i)Media Sign off

I, ______, agree to adhere to the terms outlined in Section 5f of the Research Awards and Grant Criteria Guide regarding media relations.

j)Ownership Sign off

I, ______, agree to the terms outlined in Section 5g of the Research Awards and Grant Criteria Guide regarding ownership.

Please return submission to:

AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada

Suite 412, 260 King Street East

Toronto, ON M5A 4L5

or

AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada

Research Grant & Award Application

Note: Your scores may include decimals (e.g., 2.5). The maximum total is 10 points.

Author: ______Title: ______

  1. Research-related content: 0 to 3 points (30%)Score_____
  • Qualifies as research by one of the following:
  • Contributing new insights, concepts, or practices based on rigorous investigation
  • Providing a more accessible or deeper understanding of existing findings
  • Applying known concepts in a different or under-developed domain
  • Is not merely the author(s)’ opinions or an unsupported statement of well-known lore
  • Makes appropriate use of existing literature in the field
  1. Potential for significant impact on practice: 0 to 3 points (30%) Score_____
  • Is topically relevant and has widespread applicability for members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • Adds value to the current body of knowledge by providing useful and practical information
  • Is engaging and thought provoking, either through original discovery or by synthesizing the work and experience of others
  1. Presentation: 0 to 3 points (30%)Score_____
  • Is written in an enjoyable, readable, and technically correct style
  • Clearly states and realizes its objectives
  • Follows a logical structure with logical arguments and content
  • Clearly and accurately references sources where appropriate
  1. Bonus: 0 to 1 point (10%)Score_____

A discretionary bonus for reviewers related to overall quality or if the book makes a specialized contribution that is important, but does not fit into the previous categories.

Total Score _____

Comments:

Note: Adopted with thanks from the Skystone Partners Research Prize points/score document.

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